CVE-2021-46171

Name: CVE-2021-46171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-14T21:15:08.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-46171 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Modex v2.11 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference in set_create_id() at xtract.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Modex v2.11 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference in set_create_id() at xtract.c.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Modex Project	Modex	2.11

References

https://github.com/nimble-code/Modex/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/nimble-code/Modex/issues/8Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-46171?

Modex v2.11 was discovered to contain a NULL pointer dereference in set_create_id() at xtract.c.

How severe is CVE-2021-46171?

CVE-2021-46171 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-46171?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-46171?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST